![]() ![]() Whether you wish to use only the first half or both stanzas is up to you. Many people use only the first stanza when they pray but there are a large number who recite the whole prayer. The prayer’s simple rhyme scheme and steady rhythm make it easy for young children to memorize, while the words are profound enough that many adults continue to use this prayer throughout their lives. Some find the mention of dying before waking to be a bit grim for directly before bed, especially for young children, but that has not stopped thousands of parents from passing this prayer on to their children. “Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep” has been used for many years and hundreds of people recite it before going to sleep. You may have said it yourself as a child. It is quite possible that you already know this well-known and very popular prayer. Here are five bedtime prayers to help you thank God for your day or ask forgiveness for your sins. ![]() Pre-written prayers are excellent for thanking God for all we have and all He has done for us. Such prayers are perfect for when there is not a single, unique event for which you want to thank God. You can also say a more general prayer of thanks or recite a prayer you have memorized. Bedtime prayers are personal and can be adjusted to fit your specific needs. You may want to thank God for a specific event that occurred, such as getting home safely from traveling or that your child’s fever broke. Prayers can be as precise or vague as you want. Some are very old and well-known, such as “Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep.” Others are not written down at all but created on the spot by the person praying. There are many prayers one can say before bed. ![]() Praying before bed helps you fall asleep with your mind fixed on God and His blessings. Bedtime prayers are an excellent way to take advantage of your impressionability. Your mind is most impressionable right when you wake up in the morning and just before you fall asleep. Praying before bedtime is a perfect way to end the day. ![]()
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